Resources

RESOURCES

Educational Opportunities

Opportunities for personal and professional growth through education and professional are important to Prairie Mountain Health and our staff. To meet the demand for skilled health care providers, there are a number of in-house training programs offered in Prairie Mountain Health. Watch our website for training opportunities.

Relocation Information

Out of Province

The Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund offers many opportunities for nurses to relocate to Manitoba. If eligible, you could receive up to \$5,000 reimbursement toward your moving expenses.

Eligible nurses must agree to a 12 month return of service commitment in a permanent or term position (0.6 EFT or higher) for above grant.

Qualified international applicants are encouraged to apply for positions in Prairie Mountain Health. The process to immigrate here does require some time and effort. Your eligibility for employment depends on your occupational group, qualifications, and current Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) status, and Human Resources Skills Development Canada regulations (HRSDC).

Utilize the following links to obtain further information about living and working in Canada.

Further information on immigrating to Canada can be found by visiting the following website:

Learn more about Designate Medical Practitioners

Permanent Residency Status through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is a government immigration program that selects skilled workers who demonstrate they have the potential and the desire to immigrate and settle themselves and their families in the Province of Manitoba.

In summary, the MPNP accepts applications from skilled workers who can make a positive contribution to Manitoba’s economy and society as permanent residents. This requires:

Education and training

Work experience

Enough knowledge of English or French to start a job soon after arrival

A connection to Manitoba (for example, friends or family or current employment)

Settlement supports (enough money to maintain yourself and your family while you are becoming established)

An intention to settle permanently in Manitoba

Learn more about the Provincial Nominee Program

Professional Licensing Information

In Manitoba, to work in a regulated profession you must apply to the regulatory body. The regulatory body will assess your qualifications to see if they meet the licensing requirements. Generally, regulated professions require university education, supervised work experience, language ability, licensing exams and registration fees.

Each profession listed below has a link to the website of its respective regulatory body where you will find information about becoming employed in that profession.